One more thing Jesse - Darrell is being modest.

As I have said many times in the past, get a cup of coffee and got to
Darrell's site.
There are other good ones here too, but none I can think of that would
serve the beginning turner nearly as well.

It has (and does!) serve some of us quite well that have been grinding
wood for a while, too!

http://www.aroundthewoods.com

Also, learn to search the archives of this group. The amount of info
on everything from finishing, tool and lathe review, to cutting blanks
is incredible. And the best thing - no waiting on answers.

Robert